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radish

Raphanus sativus
In the United States: Introduced

Honeybees forage on radish flowers for nectar and pollen, especially when plants bolt or are grown for seed production. Peak bloom typically occurs in late spring to early summer in temperate regions. To provide bee forage, avoid harvesting roots early and allow flowering, though plants may self-sow in disturbed areas.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) May–July
Duration~30 days
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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